Mathematics with a Year Abroad (BSc) Featured Image

Universities United Kingdom Cardiff University Courses Mathematics with a Year Abroad (BSc)

Mathematics with a Year Abroad (BSc)

Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,450
Country Rank#19
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Year Abroad

Study at a university abroad where you can learn while you travel and experience the practices and culture of a different country.

Flexible degree schemes

In most cases, you're free to switch between degrees at the end of year one if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a Professional Placement Year or a Year Abroad between years two and three. You don’t need to commit to either of these options until the start of the second year, so there’s plenty of time to decide.

Support services

Your personal tutor is there to offer advice, in confidence, on both academic and non-academic matters. You will also have access to weekly tutorials, supervised computer laboratories and daily drop-in sessions for one-to-one support.

Excellent facilities

You will be taught in Abacws, the new home for the School of Mathematics. This world-leading facility has been designed in collaboration with students and academic staff to create interdisciplinary, flexible and creative workspaces, with innovative teaching areas being a key feature, including a new simulated Trading Room for financial mathematics.

Professionally accredited course

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

Explore new cultures and practices while you delve deeper into the fascinating world of mathematics. You will gain knowledge and skills that will prepare you for the workplace, and not only in jobs which use maths directly. A mathematics qualification is well-respected by employers; your numerical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle a variety of roles.

On this course, you will study at a university abroad during your third year before returning to Cardiff for a final year. Our School has agreements with universities across the globe, and you will have support to apply for your overseas year.

Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your academic knowledge, immerse yourself in another culture and gain skills that could be valued by employers. Not only can it enhance your CV by demonstrating key skills such as communication, flexibility and collaborative working, it can also provide you with valuable networking opportunities. Above all, it is the start of a new adventure. A chance to experience other cultures and viewpoints, make new friends and share unforgettable experiences.

Course Content
Course structure

This is a four-year full-time degree with year three spent studying abroad. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules and optional modules. Modules are worth 10 or 20 credits and you need to earn 120 credits a year. The modules you choose in years one and two will inform the choices available to you later.

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

Year one
In Year One your core modules will cover the foundation areas of Calculus, Algebra, Analysis, Computing, and Probability. You're also able to choose optional modules in Statistics, Mechanics, and Finance.

Much of Year One is common to all of our degree schemes so transfer to another Mathematics degree is normally possible.

You are required to pass all first-year modules and achieve an average of at least 50% to proceed to the application stage.

Year two
In Year Two your core modules continue to build foundation knowledge in the areas of Calculus, Algebra, and Analysis. There is a greater choice of optional modules, including Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, and Operational Research.

The modules you select will inform the choices available to you in Year Four.

You are free to transfer to the BSc Mathematics degree scheme if you decide not to take the Year Abroad. The placement is organised by the School and in some cases, funding is available for travel and living costs.

You are required to pass a minimum of 100 credits to progress to the Year Abroad.

Year three: Sandwich year
You will spend this year at a university abroad experiencing the practices and culture of a different country. We have partner institutions in a number of European countries, as well as in Australia, Canada, and the USA.

Year four
In Year Four there are no compulsory modules and your options are wide-ranging.

You have the flexibility to specialise in a particular area of mathematics, or retain a broad set of interests and explore several different areas.

As well as taught modules, you can also choose to undertake an individual 10-credit or 20-credit project giving you the opportunity to develop important transferable skills – communication, presentation and time management - and apply your mathematical knowledge to an investigation of your choice.
Entry Requirement
GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status
- £9,000
Fees for overseas status
- £23,450
Career Prospect
You can use your BSc in Mathematics with a Year Abroad as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in traditional pursuits such as teaching, actuarial work, and accountancy through to IT, pharmaceutical research, engineering and more. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing postgraduate studies in mathematics, the sciences, computing or engineering.

Maths careers support

In the spring semester of your first year, there are a range of masterclasses available to you to help support your future career prospects. The classes cover work experience, CV and covering letters, application forms, interview techniques, and an introduction to LinkedIn.

We have a regularly-updated student jobs board featuring a range of volunteering, internship, placement, and graduate opportunities. Plus, we organise a full programme of student and employer presentations every year with employers, such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, PwC, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Sainsburys, Network Rail, GSK, Office of National Statistics, Welsh Government, the MOD, Welsh Water, and the Met Office.

The School of Mathematics also has a Careers Management Skills Programme, presentations by students returning from industry and a range of sponsored prizes awarded for academic achievement.

Graduate careers
- Finance Manager
- Lecturer
- Risk Analyst
- Statistician

Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

Check Loan Eligibility